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Social Studies Education Bachelor's Degree

Social Studies Education Bachelor’s Degrees

There are 218 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Social Studies Education.

Education Levels of Social Studies Education Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,963 people earned theirSocial Studies Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Social Studies Education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate’s Degree 8
Bachelor’s Degree (this page) 1,423
Master’s Degree 529
Doctor’s Degree 3

Earnings of Social Studies Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Social Studies Education of $50,204 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $49,919
4 years $50,204
5 years $56,331

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Social Studies Education majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.

There are 306 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Social Studies Education. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

CUNY Queens College

Queens, NY

The most popular school in the United States for Social Studies Education students seeking a bachelor's degree is CUNY Queens College. This school awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

State University of New York at New Paltz is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

State University of New York at Cortland comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

State University of New York at Oswego is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Eastern Michigan University is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

St. Joseph's University-New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#9

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

Niagara University is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Ball State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#13

SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY

SUNY College at Geneseo comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#14

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, NY

SUNY Old Westbury comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY

CUNY Hunter College is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#17

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY

SUNY Oneonta is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#20

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY

CUNY Brooklyn College is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to Social Studies Education that also offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6,964
Reading Teacher Education 5,986
Music Teacher Education 4,544
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3,018
Mathematics Teacher Education 2,993

References

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